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National - Aurora Transformation Programme - Professional Support

DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL

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11 Mar 2026 at 12:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "National - Aurora Transformation Programme - Professional Support" was managed by Defra group Commercial, located in Peterborough, United Kingdom. The contract, which falls under the Construction consultancy services category, involved consultancy support to deliver several workstreams related to a strategic asset management initiative. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 2nd February 2026, with the contract running from 11th February 2026 to 31st March 2026. This contract was in the award stage as of 11th March 2026.

This tender provides an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in construction consultancy services, particularly those experienced in supporting asset management strategies and capital transformation projects. Although the contract was awarded to WSP UK Limited, the project highlights potential collaborations with Defra group Commercial for future consultancy workstreams. Companies in the East of England, with similar consultancy expertise, may position themselves well for upcoming opportunities, especially if they are part of established framework agreements that facilitate selective procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National - Aurora Transformation Programme - Professional Support

Notice Description

The Asset Management Transformation workstream has explicitly been set-up to deliver the April 2025 to March 2028 phases - and enable the implementation of later phases - of the Asset Management Strategy 2023 - 2033. As the two Aurora workstreams are intrinsically linked, delivery of the Capital Transformation workstream is also critical to the delivery of the Strategy. A set of multiple workstreams have been devised to address several aspects of transformation required and due to limited EA resource, consultancy support is required to deliver these in a timely fashion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87fcf23a-f52a-4c97-89c7-a7176be0fe0b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£179,278 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£179,278 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8YY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

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